- Custom borders, images, and text details
- 14 pt. or 16 pt. cardstock
- Standard size 2.5” x 3.5” with rounded corners
- Front and back printing
Trading Cards
Features
- Custom borders, images, and text details
- 14 pt. or 16 pt. cardstock
- Standard size 2.5” x 3.5” with rounded corners
- Front and back printing
Personalized Trading Cards to Print and Collect
Custom trading cards are a timeless craft for hobbyists and collectors, blending stories, promotions, and nostalgia with modern creativity. Often popularized in sports and tabletop games, these cards are also a powerful marketing medium for enthusiasts and businesses.
With UPrinting’s custom trading card printing, you can leverage these cards for promotions and marketing. Businesses can showcase products, highlight special events, or offer exclusive rewards through limited-edition trading cards printed in small quantities.
Choose the Material and Printing for Your Collectible Cards
Trading cards often feature stunning concept art, unique imagery, and detailed texts that tell a story, give statistics, or provide valuable information. If you plan on making your own set, UPrinting has all the cool tools to make your collectible cards a reality.
Choose your cardstock:
The collector cards are printed on a 2.5” x 3.5” standard size card with option for rounded corners. You can choose which cardstock suits your custom deck.
- 14 pt. cardstock
- 16 pt. cardstock
Use foil to add a premium look
We offer raised foil and foil stamping options to enhance the visual effects on the card’s artwork, giving them a premium and limited-edition feel. Choose whether you want foil on just one side of the card or back-to-back.
- Copper
- Gold
- Red
- Silver
- Black
- Blue
- Raised Gold Foil
- Raised Holographic Foil
- Raised Silver Foil
Add texture to your cards
Don’t stop at just making your cards look nice. You can also make them feel nice through different coating and finish. Choose the right lamination to add texture and personality to your cards.
- Gloss
- High-Gloss UV
- Matte
- Silk (16 pt. only)
- Soft touch (16 pt. only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Trading cards gained widespread popularity in the sports and tabletop gaming industries. Sports cards featuring iconic athletes and teams have been collected and traded for decades, creating a rich tradition among fans and collectors. In the tabletop gaming world, trading cards usually have their mechanics, which fans use to compete with each other. Building decks, trading cards, and forming strategies make these collector cards a timeless hobby that anyone can play
Trading card designs typically feature striking imagery and detailed information. Sports cards commonly use players' photos, stats, team logos, and the playing year. In tabletop gaming, card designs include character art, special abilities, and in-game effects. A typical detail in most cards is their serial number and unique back design, which records their authenticity and rarity.
Many businesses use custom trading cards as an engaging promotional tool or as rewards for avid customers. Some limited-edition cards can highlight a brand's products or be used to introduce new collections and campaigns. These promotional cards are often exclusive with limited copies, showing their "rarity" among the other cards, and are highly collectible.
Yes. Suppose you have a dynamic concept for a tabletop game or want to distribute limited-edition sports cards. In that case, you can easily design your collectible trading card sets and upload them at UPrinting.com. We offer flexibility in design, allowing for personalized touches like logos, brand colors, and original illustrations that we can print. You can then distribute these original cards to avid fans and hobbyists.
The printing time of the trading cards is 2-6 business days depending on the quantity of your order. Please note that turnaround time does not include shipping days, and it also excludes weekends and holidays.
Size. Color. Material. It's all here, and more.
7 Paper/Stock Options
14 pt. Cardstock Gloss
- Durable cardstock with gloss coating that makes the colors pop and your cards shine
- Provides limited writability using some ballpoint pens or permanent markers
- Scratch and scuff-resistant surface
14 pt. Cardstock Matte
- Durable cardstock with a non-reflective surface
- Colors come out muted for an elegant, subdued effect.
- Ballpoint pens with oil-based ink and permanent markers write best on the surface.
- Suitable for understated colors on elegant designs
14 pt. Cardstock High Gloss (UV)
- Durable cardstock with an extra vibrant shine
- Writable with permanent ink markers given sufficient drying time
- Scratch and fade-resistant
- Perfect for full-color designs on both sides
16 pt. Cardstock Gloss
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock; added rigidity prevents folds and creases
- Provides limited writability using some ballpoint pens or permanent markers
- Colors appear extra vivid and come with a reflective shine
- Achieves a distinct, professional look for your company
16 pt. Cardstock Matte
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock and exudes professionalism and high quality
- Colors come out muted for an elegant, subdued effect
- Ballpoint pens with oil-based ink and permanent markers write best on the surface
16 pt. Cardstock Silk
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock; rigid, durable, and high-quality
- Thin layer of plastic lamination adds a luxurious finish and prevents chipping along the edges
- Mimics the premium look and texture of silk, while adding water-resistance and durability
16 pt. Cardstock Soft Touch
- Slightly thicker than the 14 pt. cardstock; durable even with repeated handling
- Ultra-smooth surface that’s luxurious to the touch
- Resistant to smudges and fingerprints
Trading Cards templates
Guidelines for setting up your print file with Foil embellishments
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- If applying Raised Foil to text, use font size of 12 pt. or larger.
- Avoid using fonts that are very thin or have small spaces between or inside the letters.
- Strokes or borders with Raised Foil must be more than 1.5 pt. thick.
- Limit Raised Foil coverage to about 50% of the surface area.
- Keep Raised Foil elements 1/16” apart.
If you need help setting up your file, call Customer Service at 888-888-4211 and ask about our Design Services.
Your files will be reviewed for printing errors without paying a cent.
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